SA-CA-041 · Reference Configuration
Traditional Log Sauna
- Traditional
- 5–6 people
- Wood-burning
- Stacked pine logs
- Wood-burning, high stone capacity
- Solid stacked log walls
- 11 × 9 ft reference footprint
- Professional log build
Material profile
Aspen
| Typical use | Benches and backrests where a cool, resin-free contact surface is essential |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Very pale, almost white and smooth with minimal grain contrast |
| Thermal behaviour | Low density and low conductivity keep it notably cool against the skin |
| Resin level | None |
| Moisture resistance | Moderate |
| Maintenance | Low; smooth surface cleans easily and dries quickly |
| Exterior suitability | Poor |
| Interior suitability | Good |
| Bench suitability | Excellent |
Aspen is the archive’s default bench and backrest material: resin-free, smooth and cool against the skin even when the room is hot. It pairs with cedar, thermowood or spruce structures.
Profiles using Aspen
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SA-CA-046 · Design Profile
Lakeside Glass Sauna
- Luxury
- 5–6 people
- Electric
- Cedar with tempered glass
- ≈10–12 kW electric heater class
- Full lake-facing glass wall
- Covered deck + outdoor shower
- Professional build
SA-CA-054 · Concept Profile
Floating Lake Sauna
- Rustic
- 3–4 people
- Wood-burning
- Western red cedar
- Wood-burning, on a pontoon raft
- Lake is the plunge
- 10 × 8 ft platform
- Professional marine build
SA-CA-056 · Reference Configuration
Luxury Lakehouse Sauna
- Luxury
- 5–6 people
- Electric or wood-burning
- Cedar and tempered glass
- Dual-ready 10–12 kW class
- Panoramic lake-facing hot room
- Changing room + shower + deck
- 17 × 9 ft, professional build
SA-CA-060 · Design Profile
Luxury Glass Pavilion Sauna
- Luxury
- 5–6 people
- Electric
- Cedar with tempered glass
- ≈10–12 kW electric heater class
- Two glazed elevations, flat roof
- 13 × 8.5 ft footprint
- Professional build
SA-CA-030 · Reference Configuration
Luxury Cube Sauna Suite
- Luxury
- 5–6 people
- Electric or wood-burning
- Charred thermowood
- Dual-ready 9–12 kW class
- Hot room + changing room + shower
- Charred thermowood skin
- 14 × 8 ft, professional build
SA-CA-019 · Reference Configuration
Sauna House with Changing Room and Shower
- Luxury
- 5–6 people
- Electric
- Cedar and thermowood
- ≈9–12 kW electric heater class
- Hot room + changing room + shower
- Covered deck, 16 × 8 ft
- Professional build
SA-CA-010 · Reference Configuration
Insulated Canadian Winter Cabin Sauna
- Nordic
- 5–6 people
- Electric
- Thermowood
- ≈8–10.5 kW electric heater class
- High-performance envelope
- Minimal glazing for low heat loss
- 10 × 8 ft reference footprint
SA-CA-005 · Design Profile
Panoramic Glass Garden Sauna
- Modern
- 5–6 people
- Electric
- Cedar frame with tempered glass
- ≈9–12 kW electric heater class
- Full panoramic glazed wall
- Mono-pitch roof, 9 × 7.5 ft
- Professional-level build
SA-CA-003 · Design Profile
Black Timber Cube Sauna
- Modern
- 5–6 people
- Electric or wood-burning
- Charred / black-stained thermowood cladding
- Dual-ready: electric or wood-burning
- Generous glazed front wall
- Flat roof, 8 × 8 ft footprint
- Black thermowood cladding
SA-CA-001 · Reference Configuration
Compact Cedar Cabin Sauna
- Nordic
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Eastern white cedar
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Cold-climate insulated envelope
- 8 × 7 ft reference footprint
- Cedar interior, aspen benches
SA-CA-037 · Reference Configuration
Four-Person Shed Sauna
- Minimalist
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Western red cedar
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Cedar-clad single-pitch shed
- 9 × 6.5 ft footprint
- Seats three to four
SA-CA-038 · Reference Configuration
Wood-Fired Shed Sauna
- Rustic
- 3–4 people
- Wood-burning
- Rough-sawn spruce
- Wood-burning, high stone capacity
- Single-pitch shed frame
- 9 × 6.5 ft footprint
- Seats three to four
SA-CA-039 · Reference Configuration
Shed Sauna with Changing Room
- Traditional
- 5–6 people
- Electric
- Hemlock
- ≈8–10 kW electric heater class
- Hot room + changing room
- Single-pitch shed, 12 × 7 ft
- Seats four to six
SA-CA-040 · Design Profile
Modern Shed Sauna
- Modern
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Thermowood
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Steep mono-pitch roof
- Generous glazed tall wall
- 9 × 6.5 ft footprint
SA-CA-042 · Reference Configuration
Small Log Cabin Sauna
- Rustic
- 3–4 people
- Wood-burning
- Stacked spruce logs
- Wood-burning, moderate stone capacity
- Compact stacked-log walls
- 8 × 7 ft reference footprint
- Seats two to four
SA-CA-043 · Reference Configuration
Lakeside Log Sauna
- Rustic
- 5–6 people
- Wood-burning
- Stacked pine logs
- Wood-burning, high stone capacity
- Log walls, cedar-lined interior
- Covered deck to the water
- 11 × 8 ft reference footprint
SA-CA-044 · Reference Configuration
Six-Person Log Sauna House
- Rustic
- 5–6 people
- Wood-burning
- Stacked pine logs
- Wood-burning, high stone capacity
- Log hot room + changing room
- 15 × 9 ft reference footprint
- Seats five to six
SA-CA-045 · Design Profile
Glass Cube Garden Sauna
- Modern
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Thermowood with tempered glass
- ≈8–10 kW electric heater class
- Two glazed faces at a corner
- Flat roof, 7.5 × 7 ft
- Professional build
SA-CA-047 · Design Profile
Compact Glass Sauna
- Minimalist
- 1–2 people
- Electric
- Cedar with tempered glass
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Single glazed front
- 6 × 5.5 ft footprint
- Seats one to two
SA-CA-048 · Design Profile
Electric Mobile Sauna
- Modern
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Thermowood over a marine-grade shell
- ≈6–9 kW electric heater class
- Trailer-mounted, plug-in
- 11 × 7 ft cabin on the deck
- Professional build
SA-CA-049 · Design Profile
Compact Trailer Sauna
- Minimalist
- 1–2 people
- Wood-burning
- Thermowood over a marine-grade shell
- Wood-burning, single-axle trailer
- Compact self-contained cabin
- 9 × 6 ft cabin on the deck
- Seats one to two
SA-CA-050 · Design Profile
Six-Person Event Trailer Sauna
- Nordic
- 5–6 people
- Wood-burning
- Thermowood over a marine-grade shell
- Wood-burning, dual-axle trailer
- Highest mobile capacity
- 14 × 7 ft cabin on the deck
- Seats four to six
SA-CA-051 · Reference Configuration
Off-Grid Lakeside Sauna
- Rustic
- 3–4 people
- Wood-burning
- Cedar board-and-batten with log accents
- Fully off-grid, wood-burning
- Passive ventilation
- Shore-side cooling walk
- 9 × 7 ft reference footprint
SA-CA-052 · Concept Profile
Solar-Ready Off-Grid Sauna
- Modern
- 3–4 people
- Wood-burning
- Thermowood
- Wood heat + solar-ready roof
- High-performance envelope
- 9 × 7 ft reference footprint
- Seats two to four
SA-CA-053 · Construction Archetype
Remote Cabin Off-Grid Sauna
- Rustic
- 5–6 people
- Wood-burning
- Rough-sawn spruce with log accents
- Fully off-grid, wood-burning
- High-performance envelope
- Seats four to six
- 11 × 8 ft reference footprint
SA-CA-055 · Concept Profile
Modern Floating Sauna Raft
- Modern
- 5–6 people
- Wood-burning
- Thermowood with tempered glass
- Wood-burning, glazed floating raft
- Flat roof, lake-facing glass
- 14 × 9 ft platform
- Professional marine build
SA-CA-057 · Reference Configuration
Compact Shed Sauna
- Minimalist
- 1–2 people
- Electric
- Western red cedar
- ≈4.5–6 kW electric heater class
- Tiny single-pitch shed
- 6.5 × 5 ft footprint
- Beginner weekend build
SA-CA-058 · Reference Configuration
Traditional Cabin Sauna
- Traditional
- 5–6 people
- Wood-burning
- Eastern white cedar
- Wood-burning, high stone capacity
- Classic gable cedar cabin
- 10 × 8 ft reference footprint
- Seats four to six
SA-CA-059 · Reference Configuration
Nordic Cottage Cabin Sauna
- Nordic
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Spruce
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Spruce shell, cedar-lined
- 9 × 7 ft reference footprint
- Seats three to four
SA-CA-036 · Construction Archetype
Shed-Style DIY Sauna
- Rustic
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Rough-sawn spruce
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Single-pitch DIY shed frame
- 8 × 6 ft footprint
- Beginner build, common materials
SA-CA-035 · Design Profile
Deck Pod Sauna
- Modern
- 1–2 people
- Electric
- Thermowood
- ≈4.5–6 kW electric heater class
- Sits on an existing deck
- 6 × 5 ft footprint
- Seats one to two
SA-CA-034 · Concept Profile
Off-Grid Pod Sauna
- Minimalist
- 1–2 people
- Wood-burning
- Rough-sawn spruce
- Fully off-grid, wood-burning
- Tiny insulated pod shell
- 6.5 × 5 ft footprint
- Seats one to two
SA-CA-033 · Design Profile
Panoramic Pod Sauna
- Modern
- 1–2 people
- Electric
- Cedar with tempered glass
- ≈5–7 kW electric heater class
- Panoramic glazed end
- 7 × 5 ft footprint
- Seats one to two
SA-CA-032 · Concept Profile
Two-Person Garden Pod Sauna
- Minimalist
- 1–2 people
- Electric
- Thermowood
- ≈4.5–6 kW electric heater class
- Rounded compact shell
- 6 × 5 ft footprint
- Seats one to two
SA-CA-031 · Reference Configuration
Cold-Climate Insulated Cube Sauna
- Nordic
- 5–6 people
- Electric
- Thermowood
- ≈8–10 kW electric heater class
- High-performance cube envelope
- Minimal glazing for low heat loss
- 8 × 7.5 ft footprint
SA-CA-029 · Design Profile
Glass-Front Cube Sauna
- Modern
- 5–6 people
- Electric
- Cedar with tempered glass
- ≈9–11 kW electric heater class
- Full glazed front face
- Flat roof, 8 × 8 ft
- Professional build
SA-CA-028 · Design Profile
Two-Person Cube Sauna
- Modern
- 1–2 people
- Electric
- Western red cedar
- ≈4.5–6 kW electric heater class
- Compact modern cube
- 5.5 × 5.5 ft footprint
- Cedar skin, single glazed panel
SA-CA-027 · Design Profile
Minimalist Cube Sauna
- Minimalist
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Thermowood
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Reductive, near-frameless cube
- Minimal glazing, low heat loss
- 7 × 7 ft footprint
SA-CA-024 · Design Profile
Thermowood Barrel Sauna
- Minimalist
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Thermowood staves
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Full thermowood, dark tone
- Very stable, low maintenance
- 6 × 6.5 ft footprint
SA-CA-023 · Reference Configuration
Electric Backyard Barrel Sauna
- Nordic
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Thermowood staves
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Thermowood barrel, no chimney
- 6.5 × 6.5 ft footprint
- Beginner kit-style build
SA-CA-066 · Construction Archetype
Woodland Log Cabin Sauna
- Rustic
- 5–6 people
- Wood-burning
- Stacked solid logs
- Wood-burning, high stone capacity
- Solid stacked-log walls
- 12 × 9 ft reference footprint
- Off-grid, no mains power
SA-CA-069 · Reference Configuration
Panoramic Lakeside Glass Lodge
- Luxury
- 5–6 people
- Electric
- Cedar and tempered glass
- ≈10–12 kW electric heater class
- Panoramic lake-facing glass wall
- Changing room + covered deck
- 16 × 10 ft, professional build
SA-CA-063 · Concept Profile
Floating Raft Sauna with Dock
- Rustic
- 3–4 people
- Wood-burning
- Western red cedar
- Wood-burning, high stone capacity
- On a pontoon raft with a dock deck
- Lake is the plunge
- 10 × 8 ft platform
SA-CA-072 · Reference Configuration
Compact Thermowood Shed Sauna
- Minimalist
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Thermowood
- ≈4.5–6 kW electric heater class
- Narrow single-slope shed roof
- 8 × 4.5 ft slim footprint
- Thermowood cladding
SA-CA-018 · Design Profile
Deck-Mounted Cabin Sauna
- Modern
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Thermowood
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Mounts on an existing deck
- 8 × 7 ft reference footprint
- Deck-load and drainage focus
SA-CA-017 · Design Profile
Urban Garden Cabin Sauna
- Modern
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Western red cedar
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Discreet mono-pitch roof
- 8 × 6.5 ft compact footprint
- Vertical cedar cladding
SA-CA-016 · Reference Configuration
Mountain Retreat Cabin Sauna
- Rustic
- 5–6 people
- Wood-burning
- Rough-sawn spruce with log accents
- Wood-burning, high stone capacity
- Steep snow-shedding gable
- High-performance envelope
- 11 × 8 ft reference footprint
SA-CA-015 · Design Profile
Poolside Cabin Sauna
- Modern
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Thermowood
- ≈6–9 kW electric heater class
- Outdoor rinse shower
- Glazed wall to the pool
- Slab-founded, wet-area detailing
SA-CA-065 · Design Profile
Mountain-View Glass Sauna
- Luxury
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Cedar frame with tempered glass
- ≈9–12 kW electric heater class
- Panoramic mountain-facing glazed wall
- Mono-pitch roof, 9 × 7 ft footprint
- High-performance envelope
SA-CA-013 · Reference Configuration
Two-Person Backyard Cabin Sauna
- Minimalist
- 1–2 people
- Electric
- Hemlock
- ≈4.5–6 kW electric heater class
- Single-pitch beginner build
- 7 × 5.5 ft reference footprint
- Hemlock lining, aspen bench
SA-CA-012 · Reference Configuration
Family Cabin Sauna with Changing Room
- Traditional
- 5–6 people
- Electric
- Eastern white cedar
- ≈8–10.5 kW electric heater class
- Hot room + changing room
- 12 × 8 ft reference footprint
- Seats five to six
SA-CA-071 · Design Profile
Nordic Cold-Plunge Cabin Sauna
- Nordic
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Eastern white cedar
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Covered deck for a cold-plunge tub
- 9 × 7 ft reference footprint
- Contrast bathing layout
SA-CA-011 · Design Profile
Modern Flat-Roof Cabin Sauna
- Modern
- 5–6 people
- Electric
- Thermowood
- ≈8–10 kW electric heater class
- Flat membrane roof, low profile
- Horizontal thermowood cladding
- 10 × 7.5 ft reference footprint
SA-CA-009 · Reference Configuration
Four-Person Nordic Cabin Sauna
- Nordic
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Eastern white cedar
- ≈6–9 kW electric heater class
- Facing-bench four-seat layout
- 9 × 7 ft reference footprint
- Cold-climate insulated gable
SA-CA-068 · Reference Configuration
Family Cabin Sauna with Vestibule
- Traditional
- 7+ people
- Wood-burning
- Stained spruce board-and-batten
- Wood-burning, high stone capacity
- Two-room plan with enclosed vestibule
- 16 × 10 ft reference footprint
- Seats six to eight, professional build
SA-CA-008 · Design Profile
Mobile Trailer Sauna
- Nordic
- 3–4 people
- Wood-burning
- Thermowood over a marine-grade shell
- Road trailer foundation
- Wood-burning, relocatable
- 12 × 7 ft cabin on the deck
- Professional build
SA-CA-007 · Construction Archetype
Off-Grid Woodland Sauna
- Rustic
- 3–4 people
- Wood-burning
- Rough-sawn spruce
- Fully off-grid, wood-burning
- Passive ventilation, no power needed
- Locally milled spruce
- 8 × 7 ft reference footprint
SA-CA-064 · Concept Profile
Rooftop-Ready Pod Sauna
- Minimalist
- 1–2 people
- Electric
- Thermowood cladding
- ≈4.5–6 kW electric heater class
- Rounded lightweight shell
- 6 × 5 ft reference footprint
- Seats one to two
SA-CA-061 · Construction Archetype
Mountain Chalet Cabin Sauna
- Rustic
- 5–6 people
- Wood-burning
- Thermally modified spruce with a heavy timber frame
- Wood-burning, high stone capacity
- High-performance cold-climate envelope
- 12 × 10 ft reference footprint
- Steep snow-shedding gable
SA-CA-067 · Design Profile
Modern Black Barrel Sauna
- Minimalist
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Black-stained cedar staves
- ≈6–8 kW electric heater class
- Black-stained curved cedar shell
- 7 × 6.5 ft reference footprint
- Beginner-friendly kit-style build
SA-CA-070 · Design Profile
Urban Courtyard Cube Sauna
- Minimalist
- 3–4 people
- Electric
- Dark-stained thermowood
- ≈5–7 kW electric heater class
- Flat-roof minimalist cube
- 6.5 × 6.5 ft footprint
- Dark-stained thermowood skin
SA-CA-004 · Concept Profile
Cold-Climate Pod Sauna
- Minimalist
- 1–2 people
- Electric
- Thermowood
- ≈4.5–6 kW electric heater class
- High-performance compact envelope
- 6 × 5 ft reference footprint
- Seats one to two